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Chemeketa Community College

Dean of Advanced Technology and Applied Learning

SALARY: $103,148.00 - $139,927.00 Annually

LOCATION: Salem Campus. Salem, OR

JOB TYPE: Exempt

JOB NUMBER: M09010

DIVISION: 544700 Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: 544700 Agricultural Sciences & Technology

The Dean of Advanced Technology and Applied Learning reports directly to the Executive Dean of Career and Technical Education and provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction for a diverse portfolio of academic and workforce development programs. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, Horticulture, Workforce Development, Electronics, Robotics, Automation, and the Bachelor of Applied Science in Leadership and Management.

The Dean is responsible for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of instructional programs that align with industry needs, workforce demands, and the college's strategic priorities. This position fosters collaboration with faculty, staff, industry partners, advisory committees, and community organizations to ensure high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for successful careers.

In addition to academic leadership, the Dean oversees departmental fiscal management, including budget development and stewardship, resource allocation, and financial accountability. The position leads the creation and expansion of innovative workforce initiatives, develops and manages grants and externally funded projects, and advances regional economic development through strategic partnerships with business, industry, government agencies, and workforce organizations.

The Dean champions student success, promotes innovation in teaching and learning, supports employee development, and works collaboratively across the institution to strengthen career pathways, expand access to education, and respond to emerging workforce and economic opportunities.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals.

An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

• Function Provides administrative leadership for planning, implementation, and maintenance of the academic programs.
• Recruits, hires, supervises, and evaluates staff and faculty.
• Effectively manages multiple grants related to the academic program and large scale projects.
• Serves as a member of the department, division, academic council, and college wide management teams; serves on task forces, hiring committees and other groups as needed.
• Provides strong leadership and represents the division through a participatory management style, team-building activities, and problem-solving techniques.
• Builds, promotes and leads effective teams to support the instructional and service missionof the college; uses effective interpersonal skills to empower staff in the performance oftheir work; maintains a working knowledge of all negotiated agreements, institutionalpolicies and regulations and procedures; may participate in collective bargaining withemployee associations as a representative of the college.
• Provides leadership in and contributes to the college’s diversity plan by fostering anenvironment of cooperation between students, staff and the public who represent a varietyof cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Administers the policies and procedures of the institution; upholds professional standards,including regional accreditation and state standards and the collective bargainingagreements.

• Function Assist with generating resources in support of new program development and program enhancement.
• Collaborate on semiannual reports to Marion County and Marion County Extension and 4H Service District.
• Lead strategic efforts to diversify funding and build capacity to address emerging opportunities including grant management, fundraising, and revenue generation from agricultural products and services.
• Prepares and recommends operational budgets, with input from program staff.
• Authorizes expenditures; advocates for program needs and requests.

• Develop a representative advisory committee and criteria for members, and identify topics for consideration with a focus on economic development within Chemeketa’s district.
• Assess needs for potential programs and consider which Chemeketa, Marion County, OSU Extension and other community partners may wish to become engaged in a specific issue.
• Develops, organizes and conducts marketing in collaboration with program faculty, including use and awareness of progressive strategies to market cutting edge programs that are defining new audiences.
• Provides the direction for program curriculum development and planning, including new initiatives and expansion of existing programs and reviews and updates these programs.
• Expand both credit and non-credit education and training programs including traditional award programs, secondary school connections and digital credentials.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, and clientele.
• Seek out and develop effective collaborations and partnerships with entities that operate at a regional-district level.
• Build relationships within and outside the organizations and facilitate connections to address critical issues and needs.
• Participate in regional and statewide organizations, initiatives and industry groups which aid in the creation and growth of programs as well as Career and Technical Education.

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position.The information provided on your application will be used to determine step placement upon hire. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership, Business Administration, Social Science or a related degree.

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Three (3) years of supervision, management or progressively related experience to include budget and project management.

• Working knowledge of services and programs provided within the community college.
• Excellent organizational, human relations and communications to include written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Ability to facilitate diverse groups, create effective teams, analyze issues and problems, formulate and articulate goals, facilitate problem resolution and evaluate outcomes in a collaborative and creative manner.
• Proven ability to proactively plan, develop and manage budgets.
• Skilled in developing effective partnerships and alternative sources of funding.

• Working experience building collaborative programs and partnerships, community networking and leveraging resources.
• Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Education, Organizational Leadership, Business Administration or a related field.
• Working experience administrating or teaching in a post-secondary environment.
• Teaching experience in Agricultural Sciences.
• Experience in curriculum development, planning and implementation.

Based on individual assessment, business needs, supervisory discretion and/or college directives, a percentage of the duties of this position may be performed remotely up to one day a week or scheduled only for special projects requiring focus time.

• This is a 100%, 12-month exempt assignment of the D4 band and grade
• This position has a 1-year probationary period
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
• Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

Sedentary Work:Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)
  • Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:

Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.

Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College’s programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose.

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